[FC] motor options

[Ben and Lynn Stiles]

Great ideas, Chuck. I thought I was going to get thrown out of the club 
just for asking. Some others recommended the Subaru motor as well. Low 
profile would be a consideration- I don't want to completely change the 
interior of the van. Would still like to use it as a camper every once 
in a while.

I am looking to get enough reliable power and torque to tow a 17' long 
3000 lb trailer reliably. Actually, the Corvair motor can pull it. I 
just don't want to over-stress it. Like I said, I am getting tired of 
the practical limitations of air cooling. I need something that will go 
regardless of outside air temperature, etc.

I know most will argue that a properly tuned and maintained Corvair 
motor will be fine tooling around in 110 degree heat- but you still have 
to be more careful.

Thanks!  Ben

On 9/17/2012 9:42 PM, BBRT wrote:
> IMHO, Ben, I think a modern, transversely mounted Ecotec 2.0L Turbo 
> engine and transaxle would be ideal. Yes, you have to plumb water and 
> a radiator. Yes, it is EFI and that probably means aftermarket EFI as 
> computers on most new cars are interconected - there are often more 
> than one computer in a car. I believe Frank Parker said the Cadillac 
> had four..
>
> Another alternative might be a VW Diesel also transversely mounted.
>
> Modern GM V6's are Direct injection (some or all?) allowing them to 
> get excellent mileage and provide significant torque.. Some are 
> transverse, I believe. With a transaxle.
>
> If you want to stay lower profile, a Subie would do. I know it will 
> fit a Late Model but unsure of rail separation in an FC.
>
> Just some ideas.
>
> Chuck S
> 64 FC project.
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> Subject: [FC] motor options
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>> I have recently been kicking around just the thought of putting a
>> non-Corvair motor in an FC. I would like more power to tow a bigger
>> trailer and I would like to lose the limitations of air cooling.
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>> I know and have seen mid engine V-8 cars numerous times. I have seen a
>> Rampside with a V-8 engine amidships. I also know that a few of the
>> latest Ultravans had Buick motors. I am going to be checking out a
>> Pontiac engine swap in a late model Corvair car soon. I know those
>> applications can be done, but can a water cooled engine be placed in the
>> engine compartment of an FC van allowing one to retain the original
>> cargo/passenger carrying ability?
>>
>> Has anyone attempted this? Options for motors that will "fit?" (I use
>> that term loosely- I know major mods would have to be made).
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